U.S. History and Civics
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U.S. History and Civics
History Timeline
Use the timeline to answer Questions 1–3.
1776 — A document announced that the thirteen colonies were separating from Great Britain.
1787 — Delegates wrote the U.S. Constitution, creating a plan for the national government.
1789 — The Constitution took effect, and George Washington became the first U.S. president.
1791 — The first ten amendments, called the Bill of Rights, were added to protect individual freedoms.
- The U.S. Constitution
- The Declaration of Independence
- The Bill of Rights
How Government Works
The Constitution divides the national government’s work among three branches. Read each branch’s role before answering Questions 4–6.
Legislative — Congress makes federal laws.
Executive — The president and executive agencies carry out federal laws.
Judicial — Federal courts interpret laws and decide cases.
- Legislative
- Executive
- Judicial
- Carries out laws
- Makes laws
- Interprets laws
- Legislative
- Executive
- Judicial
Civic Choices
At a neighborhood meeting, residents discuss whether to add a crosswalk near a busy park. They share ideas, listen to different views, and ask their local government to study the request. Adults who are eligible to vote can also choose representatives in elections. In the United States, voting is one way citizens can help shape government, while people can participate in many other ways too.
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